Felty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Felty family

The surname Felty was first found in Holland, where the name van der Feltz became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Gelderland, (Guelders) an ancient province surrounding the town of Gelder. To the south of Friesland this province was originally in two parts north and south of the Rhine. In addition, the province is sub-divided into four towns, or quarters, Nijmegan, Arnhem, Zutphen and Roermond, each having unique rights and customs. Apeldoorn is a city of note. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Felty family

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Felty Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Feltz, Felt, Felts, van der Feltz, van der Felt, vand der Felts, de Feltz, de Felt, de Felts, von der Felt and many more.

Early Notables of the Felty family

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Felty Ranking

the United States, the name Felty is the 10,087^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Felty migration to the United States +

Felty Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henrich Felty, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1750
Frederick Felty, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1795

Contemporary Notables of the name Felty (post 1700) +

Karla Felty, American Secretary for the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania
Augustus Roi Felty (1895-1964), American physician and researcher who identified Felty's syndrome
Janice Felty, American operatic mezzo-soprano

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/